For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,969 students in Morristown, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Morristown, TN are Morristown West High School, Morristown East High School and Hamblen County Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morristown, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Morristown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Morristown, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Morristown West High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Morristown, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morristown West High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
One Trojan Trl
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-1600
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,458 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Morristown East High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Hurricane Ln
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2543
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2543
Gr: 9-12 | 1,468 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Hamblen County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
376 Snyder Rd
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 585-3785
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 585-3785
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Morristown, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
210 E Morris Bl
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7700
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Lincoln Heights Preschool Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
217 Lincoln Av
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-5240
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-5240
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Morristown, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Morristown, TN include Morristown West High School, Morristown East High School and Hamblen County Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Morristown?
3 public high schools are located in Morristown.
What is the racial composition of students in Morristown?
Morristown public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Morristown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Morristown include: Morristown East High School vs. Morristown West High School, Morristown West High School vs. Morristown East High School
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